Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022 vs. Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak 2022

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak 2022

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022 compared to Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	170 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	14
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	1,158 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	170 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	159 mm	Travel	170 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Monocoque
Rake	Rake	64.2 degree	Rake	64.25 degree
Trail	Trail	110 mm	Trail	120 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Hill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,595 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	855 mm	Seat Height up to	860 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	239 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	476 km	Range	338 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	100 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	162 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	6.5 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

The V-Strom 650 XT may be getting on a bit, but it's still a good bike. Especially if you don't need a colour display and don't intend to leave the paved road. The 650 is an easy motorbike to ride and is hardly ever out of its depth. What's more, this model has already proven itself a zillion times over, which underlines its durability and longevity.

Simple, uncomplicated bike

proven technology

good price/performance ratio

Design and equipment are a bit outdated

very limited off-road capability